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- The definition of a heel is the part of the foot on the opposite end from the toes, under the ankle, or the part of a shoe that supports the heel. An example of a heel is the back part of the foot.
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The Highest Mountains in Japan With the exception of Mt. Fuji (富士山) , the highest mountain in Japan, & Mt. Ontake-san (御嶽山) which are independent peaks, all of the nation's 25 highest peaks are in the Northern, Central, or Southern Japan Alps mountain ranges, with 12 in the north, 10 in the south, and only 1 in the Central Alps.ote: As one of the world's most seismically active countries, it may come as no big surprise that Japan has over 100 active volcanoes, the most of any country in the world. On Sat. Sept. 27, 2014, the Mt. Ontake-san volcano erupted without warning, killing 57 hikers.
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"Bill Clinton and the Meaning of ""Is""" Chatterbox confesses that at the time he thought all these beltway domes were hyperanalyzing, and in need of a little fresh air. But it turns out they were right: Bill Clinton really is a guy who's willing to think carefully about what the meaning of the word 'is' is.. This is way beyond slick. Perhaps we should start calling him, Existential Willie.. -- Timothy Noah.
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Tar Heel English[edit] Alternative forms[edit] Noun[edit] 1  A native or resident of the American state of North Carolina.  I'm a Tar Heel born / I'm a Tar Heel bred / And when I die / I'm a Tar Heel dead. Someone associated with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for example as a student, alum, or sports team member, or as a fan.
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- Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Cuban heel ‎(plural Cuban heels) 1  A relatively low-style of high heel shoes, characterised by a slightly tapered back and a straight front.  A type of heel used for men's boots similar to the heel on cowboy boots.
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- The word Tar Heel (or, Tarheel) is the nickname given to someone who is a native or resident of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State.The term allegedly comes from the Colonial Era in which tar was one of North Carolina's major products.It came from the workers who walked through the forrest accumulating the tar on their shoes.he term allegedly comes from the Colonial Era in which tar was one of North Carolina's major products. It came from the workers who walked through the forrest accumulating the tar on their shoes.
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Where Are Rainforests Located? Where Are Rainforests Located in South America? Amazon Rainforest The most famous rainforest is the Amazon Rainforest, located in South America and covering parts of over nine countries.
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Meaning of âheelâ in the English Dictionary heel noun [ C ] (BODY PART) 1  B2 the rounded back part of the foot. › 2  the part of a sock or shoe that covers the heel of the foot. 3  B1 the raised part at the back of a shoe, under your heel. ›  old-fashioned informal a person who treats other people badly and 1  unfairly: › the raised part of the palm of your hand nearest the wrist.
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claw claw. 1  a sharp, usually curved, nail on the foot of an animal, as on a cat, dog, or bird. 2  a similar curved process at the end of the leg of an insect. 3  the pincerlike extremity of specific limbs of certain arthropods: lobster claws. 4  any part or thing resembling a claw, as the cleft end of the head of a hammer.
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vamp 1. : the part of a shoe upper or boot upper covering especially the forepart of the foot and sometimes also extending forward over the toe or backward to the back seam of the upper. 2. [1vamp] : a short introductory musical passage often repeated several times (as in vaudeville) before a solo or between verses.
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heel Definition of heel. 1  1a : the back of the human foot below the ankle and behind the archb : the part of the hind limb of other vertebrates that is similar in structure to the human heel nipping at the cow's heels.
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- Foot. Definition: No toes, no shoes, no soles here, folks. In literary circles, this term refers to the most basic unit of a poem's meter. A foot is a combination of stressed and unstressed syllables. There are all kinds of feet in poetry, and they all sound different, so we'll give you a handy list.
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- Noun : (1)a person whose appearance is down-at-heel possibly wearing a tracksuit and/or brightly coloured baseball cap at a ridiculously steep angle. (2) A friendly informal name between friends. (3) A person who attempts to obtain an item for free or at a discount.
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- The word Tar Heel (or, Tarheel) is the nickname given to someone who is a native or resident of North Carolina, the Tar Heel State. The term allegedly comes from the Colonial Era in which tar was one of North Carolina's major products.
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- Definition of Cuban heel. 1. Noun. A relatively low-style of high heel shoes, characterised by a slightly tapered back and a straight front ¹. 2. Noun. A type of heel used for men's boots similar to the heel on cowboy boots ¹. 3. Noun.
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- noun in·sole \ˈin-ˌsōl\. : the bottom of the inside of a shoe. : a thin piece of material that you put at the bottom of the inside of a shoe for comfort. See words that rhyme with insole Spanish Central: Translation of insole Nglish: Translation of insole for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of insole for Arabic speakers.
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Cuban heel Cuban heel. A broad, moderately high, tapering heel on a boot or shoe. Thesaurus Antonyms Related Words Synonyms Legend: Switch to new thesaurus . Noun: 1. Cuban heel - a broad heel of medium height on women's shoes. heel - the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation. Translations. Cuban heel
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Heel (professional wrestling) In professional wrestling, a heel (also known as a rudo in lucha libre) is a wrestler who is villainous or a bad guy, who is booked (scripted) by the promotion to be in the position of being an antagonist.
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- High-heeled footwear (often abbreviated as high heels or simply heels) is footwear that raises the heel of the wearer's foot significantly higher than the toes. When both the heel and the toes are raised equal amounts, as in a platform shoe, it is technically not considered to be a high heel; however, there are also high-heeled platform shoes. High heels tend to give the aesthetic illusion of longer, more slender legs.
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boot boot definition: The definition of a boot is a type of shoe or foot covering that covers part of the leg as well. (noun) An example of a boot is what cowboys wear on their feet....
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Heel Spurs A heel spur is a pointed bony outgrowth of the bone of the heel (the calcaneus bone). They are attributed to chronic local inflammation at the insertion of soft-tissue tendons or fascia in the area. Heel spurs can be located at the back of the heel or under the heel, beneath the sole of the foot. Heel spurs at the back of the heel are frequently associated with inflammation of the Achilles tendon (tendinitis) and cause tenderness and pain at the back of the heel made worse while pushing off the ball of the foot.
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- Cuban heel n. 1. A broad heel of moderate height with a slightly tapered back and straight front, used in shoes and some boots. 2. A reinforced heel on a stocking.
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foot The lowest part; the bottom: the foot of a mountain; the foot of a page. b. The end opposite the head, top, or front: the foot of a bed; the foot of a parade. c. The termination of the leg of a piece of furniture, especially when shaped or modeled. d. The part of a sewing machine that holds down and guides the cloth.
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toes The part of a sock, shoe, or boot that covers the digits of the foot. 3. The lowest, outermost, or endmost part, as: a. The part of the head of a golf club farthest from the shaft. b. The part of a vertical shaft that turns in a bearing.
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Tiptoe This article is about the posture. For habitual or pathological tiptoeing by children, see Toe walking. For other uses of tiptoe or tip toe, see Tiptoe (disambiguation). Tiptoe (tiptoes or tippy toes) describes the human body posture and locomotion of removing the heel(s) of one or both feet from the ground.
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Glossary Terms Heel height is measured on a vertical line at the breast of the heel, and goes from the bottom surface of the sole (where it meets the heel) to the floor. Heel height is traditionally measured in increments of 1/8th inches, so for example an 8/8 heel is 1 high.